1. Imperialism
The policy by which strong nations extend their political, military, and economic control over weaker territories

3. For most of its early history, America played a small role in world affairs. But in the late 1800’s this began to change. With leading spokesmen calling for the United States to join the ranks of the world’s major powers, the United States began to acquire influence and territories outside its continental borders. The United States was abandoning isolationism and emerging as a new power on the global stage

4. Reasons
National Superiority- imperialists believed certain nations and races were superior to others and therefore were destined to rule over inferior peoples and cultures
America had a surplus of goods. Industrialists urged expanding trade into new overseas markets where American goods would be sold.

5. Military Strength
With Imperialism came a need to build up a strong military. To protect and expand America’s interests around the world.
Alfred T. Mahan played a key role in transforming America into a naval power
By 1900 the United States had the third largest navy in the world

6. Testing the Waters
In 1867 America bought Alaska from Russia for 7.2 million dollars.
Alaska almost doubled the country’s size and turned out to be rich in timber, oil, and other natural resources.
Also expands America’s reach across the Pacific

7. Hawaii
Americans had economic links to the Hawaii Islands since the late 1700’s
Sugar cane plantations
When those investments were threatened by taxes and political problems wealthy planters began to ask for annexation (adding to the U.S.)
Hawaii was added to the United States in 1898

8. Anti Imperialists
George Washington, William Jennings Bryan, and Mark Twain
Anti Imperialists league
Imperialism would force U.S. to maintain large, expensive military
Contrary to American principles of freedom, self-determination, democracy

9. Spanish American War
Spain’s empire included the Philippine Islands, Puerto Rico, and Cuba
Cuban’s longed for freedom and repeatedly rebelled against Spanish rule
The United States had millions of dollars invested in sugar cane plantations and other businesses in Cuba and they were threatened by the constant warfare
America was split between people who wanted to interfere and those who wanted to stay isolated

10. Spanish American War
After the Maine explosion the United States goes to war against Spain.
U.S. battles the Spanish in the Philippines and Cuba. In less then 10 months the Spanish are forced to surrender

11. Treaty of Paris (Ended the Spanish American War)
Made Cuba and Puerto Rico American Territories
Sold the Philippine Islands to the United States for 20 million dollars
The Philippines rebelled against American rule, but eventually agreed to be peaceful with a promise for freedom in the future
AMERICA IS NOW CONCIDERED A WORLD POWER!!!

12. Effects of Spanish American War
American’s debate Imperialism
George Washington, William Jennings Bryan, and Mark Twain
Anti Imperialists league
Imperialism would force U.S. to maintain large, expensive military
Contrary to American principles of freedom, self-determination, democracy
America assumes a new role in the world
Now has an empire and new stature in world affairs
Turning point in American foreign policy

13. Read and Outline
Start on page 263, read and outline the rest of the chapter
Focus on these key topics:
Philippines rebel against American rule
-Relations with China
      *Open door, Boxer Rebellion
Explain the different foreign policies and actions taken under them
-Big Stick Diplomacy
      *Panama Canal, Roosevelt Corollary, Military action
-Dollar Diplomacy
-Moral Diplomacy